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Mama Shelter, Nice

21 Bd de Riquier, 06300 Nice, France. (show on map)

Mama Shelter Nice, which opened its doors in 2024, is a vibrant addition to the French Riviera. Occupying a trio of historic buildings in the trendy Riquier district, the hotel is just a short stroll from the legendary Old Port. The interiors, curated by the brand’s design studio under Benjamin El Doghaïli, draw creative inspiration from maritime history and the works of iconic artists like Matisse and Picasso, featuring colourful frescoes and whimsical patterns throughout.

The hotel offers a playful and relaxed atmosphere, centred around a lively ground-floor restaurant and a stunning rooftop terrace. The rooftop is a real highlight, featuring a pergola-shaded bar and a rare outdoor swimming pool—a fantastic spot to unwind with a pizza or a cocktail while looking out over the city. The 102 guest rooms follow the signature Mama Shelter style, blending comfort with quirky, vintage-inspired décor.

Location-wise, you are perfectly placed to explore. It is within walking distance of the historic Old Town and the famous Castle Hill, where you can catch sweeping views of the Bay of Angels. For a classic Riviera experience, the iconic Promenade des Anglais and the bustling flower markets of Cours Saleya are also easily accessible.

Whether you are enjoying a DJ set on the weekend or simply using the hotel as a stylish home base for day trips to nearby gems like Villefranche-sur-Mer or Èze, Mama Shelter Nice captures the sunny, creative spirit of the South of France with its own cheeky, welcoming touch.

Expert reviews

New York Times review:

“The arty and modern Mama Shelter, complete with a rooftop bar, work spaces, pizza bar and restaurant, brings a youthful, eclectic vibe to the Riquier neighborhood.”

Fodors review:

“You’ll feel right at home upon entering this French brand’s lifestyle hotel, the first to be designed by Benjamin El Doghaïli rather than Philipe Starck, where everything—from the handwritten welcome messages to the free freshly baked cookies—embodies the “Mama loves you” mantra; the decor reflects local art and culture; and the design-led rooms have supercomfortable beds and ample desk space.”

Telegraph review:

“If you’ve never stayed in a Mama Shelter, the hip, affordable French hotel brand now owned by Ennismore, you may need time to adjust to the psychedelic riot of colour and pattern, though friendliness, high standards and value for money soon win through. There’s a surprisingly good restaurant and a small but jazzy rooftop pool for whiling away sunny Riviera days.”

Guest rating

4.3 out of 5.0

Ranked 5th in Nice


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What guests liked


Value for Money

87.48 %

Ranked 4th in Nice


We use a smart algorithm to determine the value for money each hotel offers. The score is based on a combination of aggregated guest review ratings and the average nightly rate. The higher the percentage, the better the overall value you receive for the price you pay.


Location

Recent guest reviews

4.0
Julien

26 December 2025

Great family stay in winter

Easy to park
Very comfortable
Staff super friendly

4.5
Stephen

19 October 2025

A fabulous stay in a beautiful hotel with excellent, friendly and helpful staff at all times.

A great place to stay in Nice. The breakfast was superb, all one could want. Rooms sound proof so very peaceful and most comfortable.

One of our rooms was a ground floor so the windows didn't open. Not a huge issue but we do like to get fresh air circulating.

4.5
Lynda

12 October 2025

Great, vibrant hotel in a good location for the team to the airport. Friendly staff and a great breakfast!

We liked the decor, vibe and especially the delicious breakfast.

5.0
Emma

11 October 2025

Gorgeous boutique stay in the heart of Nice

Spacious, quirky, clean, friendly and great location

The Looney toons masks threw me off abit!

5.0
Tania

6 October 2025

Fantastic rooms and pool! Super friendly and helpful staff.

Wow! This place is very cool.. Staff are incredibly helpful and friendly, probably the best of our entire trip. Rooms are just as cool as they appear in the photos and are well appointed. The pool is also amazing and was a great spot to cool off in the afternoon with a cocktail. This was mid-trip for us so a nice spot to relax. There is a laundromat and supermarket on the same street which was helpful. Only a few minutes from Nice- Riquier train station and a short walk into Nice Old Town and the Port of Nice.

4.0
Meena

5 October 2025

Great design with very fun rooftop bar and pool!

Lovely design, great location, brilliant rooftop bar and vibe

It’s not possible the control the air conditioning from your room, you have to call down to the night reception team - who weren’t terribly happy to change the temperature (which had been set at 22 degrees on a hot day), though they did do it. All other staff were super lovely though.

4.0
Jidde

30 September 2025

Nicely decorated hotel but room for improvement

Very nice decorated hotel with eye voor detail. Staff was very friendly and helpful.

Although the rooms are nicely decorated the facilities are pretty basic. No coffee/tea maker. Not enough storage. No iron board. For the price they ask you would expect at least this. You can also skip the breakfast as it is a bit messy and understaffed.

5.0
Neal

23 September 2025

Great little find jn Nice

Pool and rooftop bar was amazing

Rooms were pretty small but ok for a city break

5.0
Andrea

21 September 2025

Excellent girls weekend!

Fantastic stay, very clean, super friendly, staff were great! Breakfast was great and tasty! Loved the tea station!

Nothing!

5.0
Denise

21 September 2025

Great stay at this newer hotel in the center of Nice.

Great stay, well appointed rooms with parking.

The service staff in the restaurants seemed unorganized.

5.0
Maarja-liisa

27 August 2025

Worth a visit

Vibe, details, pool area

4.5
Lucy

23 August 2025

Comfortable, stylish and friendly

We loved our stay here. The rooms are very comfy, with beautifully designed bathrooms! The rest of the hotel is stylish, with a lovely rooftop bar. We didn’t end up spending time in the pool as we mostly walked down to the beach each day - it’s about 15 mins walk to the beach which we enjoyed through Old Nice. We had breakfast on our last day and it was delicious. All the staff are so welcoming and friendly. All around a lovely stay!

Bit out of main part of town but didn’t bother us much

5.0
Marta

15 August 2025

Good super good

The pink toilet

The pool a bit dirty

4.5
Sharon

13 August 2025

Lovely rooms.very clean and practical with daily cleaninv and fresh towels. The hotel is well situated and easy to use.

Clean, smart, trendy, easy to use and enjoy. Staff friendly and responsive.

Small pool and terrace - not always able to sit by the pool. Main meal in downstairs restaurant was not good value for money in comparison to other local restaurants similarly priced. The atmosphere in the restaurant was utilitarian at best (early evening). Evening entertainment was targeted to a youthful audience and not at all family focused (drag night especially). Some of the music played by the pool & rooftop bar included rap music with explicit swearing clearly heard.

4.5
Scott

28 July 2025

Fun, well-designed, comfortable stay near the harbor

The design of the hotel is so much fun! The friendly staff was awesome, the breakfast buffet was fabulous, the comfort of the rooms were great, the pool was a key component. Oh and the movie selection on TV were awesome too!

The AC in the room was set too warm or wasnt always working. The pool closed waaaaay too soon. The party vibe is a bit excessive, but was a good place to spend 6 nights and we made it work.

5.0
Tom

17 July 2025

Fantastic hotel would come again

Brand new hotel. Very well equipped and clean. Staff are amazing we had a small issue and they couldn’t have been more helpful. Would recommend !!

Slightly far from the hustle and bustle. 15 min walk to the old town not the end of the world.

5.0
Camille

14 July 2025

A chic Nice getaway - perfect hotel in the heart of Nice

Loved the rooftop pool! Rooms are super cute and clean. Great location and within walking distance to the old town and beach.

Nothing

5.0
Claire

13 July 2025

Great stay! Would return

Really cool decor, great vibe and loved the rooftop bar and pool. Staff really helpful and friendly.

Not too far from the port and rue bonaparte but quite far to walk to the prom.

4.5
Lucy

19 June 2025

Lovely stay, fun hotel!

Great location, very clean, fun vibe! Staff were extremely friendly and accommodating!

Aircon in room did not work too well.

4.0
Nonyeleze

16 June 2025

Lovely stay and fun hotel - some issues with A/C but overall pretty good

Love the decor, lots of space including parking and great pool area. Compared to many French hotels I thought it was a spacious hotel and had a good breakfast spread

The air conditioning doesn’t work in all the rooms - apparently it’s a known issue but we had to make a fuss to get moved to a different room. It was very hot

5.0
V

6 June 2025

A beautiful, welcoming hotel with a great vibe, lovely staff and thoughtful touches throughout.

Breakfast was a treat for being vegan with plenty of fresh fruit, vegetables and salad. I had mushrooms with courgettes on sourdough and fruit salad topped with nuts and seeds. You can even make your own smoothie from scratch which was a lovely touch. There were different dairy-free milk options available and they frothed up my oat milk for my coffee which made it feel extra special.
My room was cleaned every day and all the staff were genuinely lovely and helpful. The receptionists, bar staff and cleaners were so kind and made me feel really welcome throughout my stay. The pool is on the smaller side but it wasn’t too busy so it turned out to be a peaceful and relaxing spot. I also had some mocktails and an espresso by the pool which tasted so good and made the experience feel like a real treat.
The hotel decor is absolutely beautiful and everywhere you look you feel like taking a photo. It has such a fun and uplifting atmosphere that makes the whole experience even more enjoyable. Unfortunately I missed some of the live events but they sounded great and I’d definitely love to catch them next time. I’d happily stay here again and with it being so central to the town.

It’s a bit of a shame that the lunch and dinner menus are limited when it comes to vegan options.

5.0
Gatty-watkins

26 May 2025

Loved my stay at Mama Shelter. It was a welcoming place to return to after being out during the day.

Food selection at breakfast was amazing! Something for everyone to be happy. :)

5.0
Sandra

8 May 2025

Super cool hotel with a good location, great breakfast and style.

Great interior

The staff at the rooftop terracr was super slow and unprofessional

4.5
Heather

6 May 2025

Nice Nice Hotel

Lovely hotel, a little characterful with its own identity. Staff were great. Good location, 10 mins to harbour and old town , less to train station

Room on small side with very small wardrobe. Vegetarian food sadly not great choice!

4.0
Arvind

16 April 2025

Overall a very pleasant experience

Very friendly staff; great ambience and excellent choice for breakfast

The room was very small and had no place for hanging clothes; this can be inconvenient if the stay is longer than a couple of days.

4.5
Lucy

9 April 2025

Super easy comfortable well looked after :)

Stayed on my own with my 4 year old - everything was lovely. One thing is if you order room service you have to go down to collect as they don’t bring to you. Other than that a great stay all round :) will come back

4.5
Tim

11 December 2024

A great hotel, in a really convenient location.

Great location, cool decor, very friendly and helpful team and a really comfortable and clean room.

The restaurant was closed for a private function unfortunately, but will try next time.

4.0
Bethany

3 November 2024

A stylish hub from which to explore the Cote d'Azur

The perfect location for exploring the Cote d'Azur thanks to it's proximity to Nice Riquier station. We hopped on the train to visit Cannes, Antibes, Monaco, Monton, Eze and Villefranche but could also walk to Nice Port and Old Town comfortably too. Also incredibly easy to reach from the airport. We love a hotel with a triple room option to accommodate our 5 year old, the breakfast was wonderful and the staff were great too. I loved that the Decor was very on brand but had a subtle nod to the region via murals and fabrics. Extremely family friendly without having to compromise on style.

We had selected the hotel because of the heated pool to allow us to split our days between relaxing and exploring. Sadly the pool heating was not working during our stay which meant we were out and about a lot more - it was fun but more tiring with a 5 year old in tow. The hotel did refund part of our stay without us asking due to this issue which was definitely a kind and appreciated touch.

Hotel facilities

Food & Drink

  • - Restaurant
  • - Bar
  • - Snack bar
  • - Special diet menus (on request)
  • - Kids' meals (additional charge)
  • - Wine/champagne (additional charge)
  • - Coffee house on site

Business facilities

  • - Meeting/banquet facilities (additional charge)

Reception services

  • - 24-hour front desk
  • - Luggage storage
  • - Invoice provided

Outdoors

  • - Terrace
  • - Outdoor pool
  • - Outdoor pool (seasonal)

General

  • - Non-smoking rooms
  • - Facilities for disabled guests
  • - Family rooms
  • - Lift
  • - Safety deposit box
  • - Soundproof rooms
  • - Heating
  • - Air conditioning
  • - Designated smoking area
  • - Shuttle service (additional charge)
  • - Pet basket
  • - Pet bowls

Cleaning services

  • - Laundry (additional charge)
  • - Daily housekeeping

Parking

  • - Parking garage
  • - Electric vehicle charging station
  • - Accessible parking

Accessibility

  • - Wheelchair accessible
  • - Toilet with grab rails
  • - Raised toilet
  • - Lower bathroom sink

Pool and wellness

  • - Rooftop pool
  • - Sun loungers or beach chairs
  • - Sun umbrellas
  • - Fence around pool
  • - Swimming pool

Miscellaneous

  • - Smoke alarms
  • - CCTV in common areas
  • - Fire extinguishers
  • - Breakfast takeaway containers
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